Fun Indoor Games for Elementary School Kids Without Any Equipment

How to Make a Block Puzzle to Strengthen Shape Skills

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This time it’s a “Lego puzzle that boosts shape sense.” Making it and solving it both really work your brain. Even adults feel a real sense of accomplishment when they solve it! It’s a great brain-training activity. How to make it: (1) Stack plates to make the base. (2) Flip it over and add a frame. (3) Leave one small opening in the frame to make it easier to take pieces out. (4) Combine two-stud-wide plates to make the pieces. (5) It’s tricky to make the pieces fit perfectly. My 4th-grade older son can both build and solve the puzzle. My 1st-grade younger son had fun solving it! It’s compact, so you can pop it in a bag and take it with you. Great for passing time outdoors too—highly recommended. －－－－－－－ We share fun, brain-boosting activities that elementary schoolers get more hooked on than the Switch—and that grow their talents! Check out our other posts! －－－－－－－Elementary school kids' playBrain-boosting playSTEAM educationTranslation#legoLEGO puzzle

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With these easy-to-copy, one-minute activities, you can make mornings fun and smooth.

We introduce simple and entertaining games like “Janken Champion,” where you face off in rock-paper-scissors and advance by winning; “Name Toss,” where you pass a ball while calling a friend’s name; and the “Yamanote Line Game,” where players link words to a beat based on a given theme.

We also feature classics like Finger Suma, Acchi Muite Hoi, and Green Peas.

None of the ideas require any preparation, so the moment you feel like it, you can start playing right away.

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3 fingerplay activities that engage first graders

[A Must-See for Teachers] 3 Hand Games That Captivate First Graders

The first is the classic “after-the-fact Rock-Paper-Scissors.” The leader says “Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!” and throws rock, scissors, or paper.

Participants watch and then play after the leader, aiming to win.

The second is a game called “Pachi-Pachi.” You clap only when the leader’s hands overlap.

Adding feints makes it more exciting.

The third is a game called “How Many Fingers?” The leader quickly shows a number with their fingers, then hides their hands behind their back.

Participants answer the number the leader showed.

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YES/NO Quiz

[YES/NO Quiz] Train your imagination—deduce the correct answer using only YES or NO! Can you reach the answer with critical questions?? #OhomeChannel #OfficeScenes #QuestioningSkills #Vocabulary #Teamwork

A key point of “Yes/No Quiz,” where you work toward finding the answer, is that it’s a game enjoyed by splitting into a question master and questioners.

The question master chooses a topic and answers the questioners’ questions with only “Yes” or “No.” The questioners listen to the answers and try to figure out what the topic is.

To narrow down the answer, it’s important for the questioners to think carefully as they ask their questions.

It’s also a great game for team competitions, so let’s all have fun together.

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Imitation shiritori

Imitation shiritori

Participants face each other and stand on one leg.

Decide the order with rock-paper-scissors or similar, and the first person starts the word chain game (shiritori).

The basic rule of linking words stays the same, but after saying a word, you have to do an impression that matches it.

For example, if you say “gorilla,” you might pound your chest with your fists.

Everyone else copies the impression, and the shiritori continues.

It might sound easy, but you must stay on one leg the entire time.

If you lose your balance or can’t continue the word chain, you lose.

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The more people there are, the harder it gets! Finger Catch

🧡No.29 [Parent-Child Play / Improving Motor Skills] “Finger Catch” — no equipment needed, simple rules, and lots of fun 😄 Boosts reflexes‼️ Great for icebreakers too‼️

The “Finger Catch Game,” which trains your reflexes and lets everyone have fun, is played with everyone standing in a circle.

Put the index finger of your right hand into the open palm of the person to your right, just lightly touching it.

In turn, participants chant, “Ka, ka, ka, catch,” and at the moment someone says “catch,” everyone tries to pull out the finger they had inserted.

At the same time, you must quickly grab the finger that’s been inserted into your own open hand before it escapes.

If you fail to pull your finger out or fail to catch your neighbor’s finger, you’re out.

The last person remaining wins.

The exact timing of saying “catch” is key.

It’s a game that tests concentration, timing, and careful observation of others.

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Improv Acting Showdown

[Legendary Episode] We picked a theme and did an improv acting showdown, and it was insanely hilarious lol

Decide on three elements—the setup, the punchline, and the constraint rules—tell the performers, and start the game! Since it’s all improvised, you can’t practice beforehand or agree on the flow with the group.

In other words, it’s a pretty challenging game where you have to reach the punchline while sticking to the setup and constraints, all without knowing how the others will play it.

Even the person who came up with the setup and punchline doesn’t know how things will unfold, so it’s a thrilling, exciting experience! Who knows—an unexpected masterpiece might be born!

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The say-the-same, do-the-same game

Sharpen reflexes and concentration! Here’s an idea for the “Same Words, Opposite Actions” game.

The game is played with a commander and players.

Until everyone gets used to it, it will go smoothly if the teacher is the commander and the children are the players.

After the commander calls out “Same words, opposite actions,” they give directions like “front” or “right” that indicate forward, backward, left, or right.

The players say the exact same words as the commander, but they must move in the opposite direction, making it a unique game where you’ll make mistakes if you’re not fully focused.